La Vida Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Samal with free parking

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Exterior detail
Deluxe Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Reception hall
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$44
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct

Explore the area

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Barangay Catagman, Samal District, Samal, Davao del Sur, 8119
  • Place, SM Lanang Premier
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Abreeza Mall
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, SM City Davao
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Laptop workspace
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the area

Samal

At La Vida Hostel, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from General Moncado White House and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from BlueJaz Water Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hostel has free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a garden. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Samal hostel include Church of Christ and Monfort Bat Sanctuary.

What's nearby

  • SM Lanang Premier - 18 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Abreeza Mall - 23 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Gaisano Mall - 24 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Davao City Hall - 29 min drive - 15.2 km
  • SM City Davao - 34 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Davao (DVO-Francisco Bangoy Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Robata - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Garden Bay Resort & Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬34 min drive

About this property

La Vida Hostel

Hostel in Samal with free parking
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Vida Hostel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Samal hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
La Vida Hostel offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. This individually decorated accommodation has separate dining areas and includes desks. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
The entrance to the property is closed from 10 PM to 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: PHP 200.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

La Vida Hostel Samal
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Vida Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Samal

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at La Vida Hostel?

Yep, La Vida Hostel has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at La Vida Hostel?

As of 1 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Vida Hostel on 8 Oct 2025 start from NZ$43.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to La Vida Hostel?

The closest beach to La Vida Hostel is Isla Reta Beach (15.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Vida Hostel?

No, La Vida Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Vida Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at La Vida Hostel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Vida Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at La Vida Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.